1971 Corvette 454 LS5 365HP A/C #s Match Custom Interior 3rd owner since 1979
1971 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Interior Trim
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My reserve is very reasonable. Thousands of dollars in extra or original parts!
This Corvette will sell!
I'm starting a family and need more back seats!
454 LS5 is faster than an LT1 350!
1971 Corvette LS5 454 V8 with A/C and Custom Interior leather Trim
126K original miles
Third owner since 1979!
Bought from old grandparents! Owned for almost 10 years!
All matching-numbers, including engine/transmission/rear end
Tilt & Telescope steering column and deluxe leather interior.
Highly optioned car with Power windows, Power steering and brakes, TH400 auto, and rear window defogger.
NCRS Shipping Data Report lists it sold at Lind Chevrolet dealer in Grand Marais, MN
This car comes with a ton of extra, original parts. Way too much to list!
T-top coupe
454 V8 LS5 365HP number’s-matching (Production 5,097)
Rebuilt TH400 transmission original, VIN matches
C60 Factory Air Conditioning (Production 11,481)
C50 Rare rear window defogger (Production 1,598!)
N40 Power steering
Power brakes
A31 Power windows (Production 6,191)
Tilt and telescope steering column (Production 8,130)
Deluxe interior with leather seats, wood-grain accents and cut pile carpeting (only 2,602)
Factory 15”x7” Rally wheels
Original P02 deluxe finned wheel covers go with sale
All new Radial T/A tires 255-60-15
Factory 3.08 posi gears (good MPGs)
New front brakes, hard brake line
New driveshaft U-joints
New M&H exact copy battery cables and Optima Battery
New horn relay
New GM headlight vacuum relays (3 total)
New headlight actuators (originals go with sale)
Complete new NCRS factory front suspension, upper and lower A-arms with riveted ball joints
New A/C heater core
New heater hoses (steel tube for A/C fan) and tower clamps
Original 454 A/C fan (big $) stored safely away
L88 aluminum water pump (non-original working water pump goes with sale)
Dr. Rebuild vacuum hose complete kit (striped factory correct kit)
Dr. Rebuild radiator shroud seals and rubbers
Interior
New cut pile carpeting, original carpet behind the seats
Eastwood insulation installed before carpet
New matching floor mats
New seat back plastic (originals go with sale)
New parts in console: GM heater A/C control, switch, lenses
New power window switch harnesses
New instrument panel bulbs and lenses
New headlight vacuum switches and hoses
NOS GM headlight switch
New A/C heater core!
New in-dash speakers (originals go with sale)
Chassis
Restored transmission crossmember
New Factory tunnel insulation
New rubber differential “puck” (original goes with sale)
Complete new NCRS factory front suspension, upper and lower A-arms with riveted ball joints
Original A-arm set of four goes with sale
Moog front coil springs
New stainless steel-sleeved brake calipers
New front crossmember brake hard line with stainless hoses
Silicone fluid is used
Tires are new Radial T/A 255-60-15
Original 15x8” wheels
Reproduction Rally wheel caps and trim rings
Exhaust
Reproduction 2-1/2” Eckler’s aluminized exhaust with stock style mufflers stainless tips and clamps
New dual exhaust hanger (original goes with sale)
Only non-stock items:
New Holley Q-jet replacement 4165 carb (original Q-jet goes with sale, big $)
Borgeson power steering gearbox upgrade
Original steering box, hoses and ram system go with sale
New power steering pump (original goes with sale)
New belts for power steering, water pump, A/C
New DeWitts radiator (black ice) with electric fan conversion ($1200)
Original Harrison big block radiator is stored in box
Big Block shroud is also boxed
Original Big Block A/C-specific fan and clutch stored
New high-amp alternator (Tuff Stuff) with upgraded wiring to handle higher electrical loads
Distributor has Pertronix electronic ignition upgrade (under black cap)
New AC Delco GM black spark plug wires
Optima Yellow battery
KYB shocks all around
Roller rockers under stock valve covers
Previous owner had rear suspension done before purchased
New gas tank, sending unit
Original tank stored away- only 1” left of build sheet on it
Engine details
Original, stock standard bore 3963512 block
Stock LS5 cast iron intake
New starter (wrapped with fiberglass heat shield)
New 454 flexplate (original goes with sale)
AC Delco plug wires replacing steel braided lines
Electronic Ignition upgrade (Pertonix under new black cap)
Oil pan restored when one-piece Fel-Pro gasket was installed.
Engine rebuilt by Kath Auto with its standard bore and original pistons in 1990. One head had a crack, so another set of rebuilt Oval Ports were installed (with roller rockers). Original heads go with sale. The mild cam is a torque monster, easily chirps the tires yet has a great idle. I’ve enjoyed it but never really beat on it.
There is only a small oil leak by fuel pump gasket up front, but otherwise the engine is clean.
Turbo 400 Transmission
Original TH400 was rebuilt ($700) after it was leaking extensively and needed a good cleaning. Stamp codes all match and a new stock stall converter was installed. Rebuilt driveshaft with u-joints and new transmission mount.
Cooling
Original brass big block radiator was stored. It never overheated, but I wanted to keep it that way. With the new DeWitts aluminum radiator and dual Spal fan conversion it runs cool as can be.
NOS aluminum L88 water pump and all new hoses with tower clamps
New 180 degree thermostat and housing
NOS upper radiator hose and tower clamps
Correct reproduction big block with A/C lower radiator hose tube with indent to clear fan blades
New heater core!
I know the owner history back through 1979. I am the third owner since 1979.
’79-‘88
’88-‘08
’08- present
Bought from an old friend of the family, you could call him my second grandfather. He bought it in 1988. I was in junior high at the time, and after I saw it knew I wanted to buy it someday. He called one day and I had to sell my 1969 Malibu to get the dream car I wanted. It wasn’t cheap, but it’s an original numbers-matching LS5 454 365HP with TH400 transmission car.
I took off the side pipes and had a shop install a reproduction Eckler’s 2-1/2” exhaust system with factory style mufflers, mounts, and stainless tips. I installed 10" bolts to lower rear, it scraps from time to time. Tips could have been better centered.
Original and now-expensive carb has been stored in a box for decades. It runs a replacement Holley spread-bore (bought new) - yes a Holley. It’s a common Corvette carb upgrade for ease of tuning and way better performance.
Distributor with mechanical tach cable is still in use, though it was upgraded to electronic ignition instead of points.
The best part about this car is everything that has been done to it could be converted back to NCRS stock standards if you want. I’ve kept everything I took off the car, including the original PO2 Deluxe hubcaps.
Everything I’ve done in last 9 years was to add to the driving enjoyment, but never change the stock look.
It was repainted in early ‘80s and could use another paintjob. The driver’s door was also damaged 20- years ago and replaced at a Corvette restoration shop, primered red. Couldn’t match the old paint. Original door goes with sale.As for the factory double-bulge hood, it had those cut outs in it. I have the pieces that were cut out so if you wanted to put it back to stock, it’s easy to do so.
Never dreamed I’d want to sell it. My life has changed. This isn’t a family car and I’ve decided to pass it on to the next person who dreamed of owning a true big block Vette. It’s not perfect, but runs and drives great.
I’ve put my heart and soul into this ride, learning a ton about restoring Corvettes. They are a challenging car to work on. I’ve changed a heater core and radiator in this air-conditioned big block Vette, something no man should have to endure.
I had this Vette in the shop from last Thanksgiving till May, slowly rebuilding and checking off to-do list. Small things needed fixing such as the horn never worked and steering column was loose. Now everything works! That includes headlights and fans and wiper cowl stays down when started. We spent months tracing vacuum leaks and fixing wrong things here and there, until now it’s great.
I’ve been driving this car non-stop for 2 months with only minor issues, mainly from sitting for so long the last six months. A slight power steering leak from hose and I had to wrap the fuel line because the heater hose was right up against it and too much heat transferred into fuel line.
Only things that don’t work on car:clock, alarm, and rear window defogger. Original jack and lug wrench is also gone. Passenger door is missing lock knob (repo knob doesn’t fit correctly).
This is a very original big block Corvette with all matching-numbers, all engine, transmission and rear axle. Even with all the downtime to restore things over the years, it still was driven a lot. All it really needs is a paint job.
Thank you for looking. I have a 100% feedback score with many compliments to my shipping and professionalism. I do not flip hundreds of cars or parts for profit like eBay dealers.
Winning bidder is responsible for all shipping related expenses and must contact me within 24 hours after auction end to schedule delivery. An immediate, non-refundable deposit of $750 is required within 24 hours after auction close (PayPal accepted for only the deposit). Remaining balance is due within 7 days after auction close and no PayPal for balance payment. Cashier’s check or direct deposit to my bank. Call for details.
This car is for sale locally.
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- Make: Chevrolet
- Model: Corvette
- SubModel: coupe
- Type: Coupe
- Trim: Custom Interior Trim
- Year: 1971
- Mileage: 126,000
- Color: Red
- Engine size: 454 V8 LS5
- Number of cylinders: 8
- Power options: power brakes, power steering,, Air Conditioning, Power Windows
- Fuel: Gasoline
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive type: RWD
- Interior color: Black
- Options: Leather Seats
- Vehicle Title: Clear Want to buy? Contact seller!
